Nutrition

Adequate levels of vitamins and minerals are needed for growth, repair and maintenance of the human body. Deficiencies increase the risk of certain diseases and can lead to numerous health issues, including fatigue, skin problems, depression, headaches, memory loss, vision problems, reduced immunity and brittle bones. Many genetic variants have been identified that influence how well we absorb, activate and utilize specific vitamins and minerals. This test detects those genetic variants and provides recommendations to improve your nutritional health.

Weight Loss

Obesity risk is influenced by poor diet and lifestyle choices (e.g. excess calories and lack of exercise), but it is also strongly influenced by an individual’s genetic makeup. Your genetics affect your food choices and desire, motivation to get out and exercise, digestion, metabolism, hormone pathways, and even your circadian rhythm. Take this test to see what genetic variants you carry that affect your body weight and ability to lose weight.

Fitness

Physical activity is essential for a healthy body and mind. Everyone responds differently to different types of exercises, whether the goal is to lose weight, improve muscle tone or run a faster marathon. And genetic variation contributes to these varying responses. Recent studies have also identified multiple genetic variants that are more prevalent in endurance athletes, while different genetic variants frequently occur in sprinters and other power athletes. Genetic variation also influences an individual’s exercise motivation, exercise tolerance, susceptibility to injury and pain tolerance.

Nutrition

This diet and fitness combo identifies genetic changes in these genes:

BCO1 – affects activation of vitamin A

NBPF3 – increases clearance of vitamin B6 from the body

FUT2 – reduces absorption of vitamin B12 in the gut

SLC23A1 – decreases vitamin C absorption and distribution

CYP2R1 – reduces activation of vitamin D

GC – reduces efficiency of vitamin D transport and uptake

APOA5 – influences vitamin E levels

MTHFD1 – linked to folate-related disorders

MTHFR – affects activation of folate

TMPRSS6 – influences iron absorption from the diet

TF – influences iron transport

NOS3 – influences triglyceride levels when omega-3 is low

Weight Loss

This diet and fitness combo identifies genetic changes in these genes:

MC4R – disrupts appetite suppression

NMB – associated with food disinhibition

FTO – influences energy intake, diet impact and satiety

SH2B1 – interrupts a satiety hormone signalling pathway

BDNF – influences exercise motivation

APOA2 – alters saturated fat metabolism

AMY1 – reduces the ability to digest starch

FABP2 – increases fatty acid uptake

ADIPOQ – disrupts normal glucose regulation

ADRB2 – affects weight loss in response to exercise

CLOCK – disrupts the normal circadian rhythm

Fitness

This diet and fitness combo identifies genetic changes in these genes:

AGT – blood pressure regulation and growth hormone levels

IL6 – inflammation, bone and muscle growth

ACTN3 – the “sprinter gene”

ACE – blood pressure regulation and muscle efficiency

ADRB2 – turning off the fight or flight response

PPARA – slow-twitch versus fast-twitch muscle fibres

PPARD – fat burning for energy and improving “good” cholesterol

ACVR1B – muscle strength

VEGFA – blood vessel formation to improve oxygen supply

PPARGC1A – aerobic capacity improvements

MCT1 – ability to use lactate as an energy source

BDNF – exercise motivation

CRP – heart rate recovery

COL1A1 – risk of soft tissue injury

COL5A1 – risk of Achilles tendinopathy

COMT – pain tolerance and required morphine dose

Three Easy Steps

Step 1: Order test kit online

Step 2: Collect DNA sample using a painless mouth swab, and mail to the lab in the provided return envelope